FOOTBALL

Friday Feature: Getting to Know Tyler Tekac

Oct 19, 2018

Charleston, S.C. - When the pressure is on, Charleston Southern football coaches know who to turn to. Kicker Tyler Tekac made two game winning fields goals last season against Gardner-Webb and Liberty University. The senior from Goose Creek, South Carolina has a career long of 49-yards and has already put up 29 points for the Bucs this season.

"I'm kind of lost in the moment. I don't know if I could described the feeling because it is all so quick," Tekac said on making game deciding field goals. "It's definitely great seeing all of the support from the other kickers and the confidence from the coaches after something like that."

Most Memorable Game: Gardner-Webb last year

Favorite Flavor Cookie: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

Best job to date: I worked at the airport and got to travel all the time.

Favorite Professional Team: The New England Patriots

Favorite Patriots Player: Tom Brady

How would you described your style? Fashionable and modern

Favorite workout: Running or the Metabolic Workout

Powerade or Gatorade: Neither... Body Armor

All-time favorite Halloween costume: I was a ninja for 8 years straight and I was a different color every year.

Favorite fast food chain: Chick-fil-A

Secret Hobby: I resale sneakers. That's how I make all of my income.

Favorite Song: "Chocolate" by the 1975

Biggest Motivator: God and myself. I want to be better for my family and friends and those close to me in my life.

If you could play any other position, what would it be? Wide Receiver

Best kicker in the league: Adam Vinatieri

Two words your teammates would use to describe you on the field: Confident and poised

Two words you would use to describe yourself off the field: Loud and outgoing

# of tattoos: One

Most anticipated game of the season: Kennesaw State

Major: Graphic Design

Up next, the Buccaneers will host Presbyterian College this Saturday for Homecoming.

"Come excited to see a good show," Tekac said. "I really do think it's going to be a good one."